vin # not working for some reason....????
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vin # not working for some reason....????
I have been trying to decode the vin for my 1983 f150 v8 4-sp manual I just bought..and the vin decoders are saying not a valid vin#....I have checked the sticker on the door and all paper work from dealership and this is the
vin# 2FTDF15G
CA99418
I am trying to find out which engine it has...302 0r 351... it is pretty fast ..it looks stock but I noticed a holley intake and 4bbl carb.dual exhaust...and it idles a little rough...maybe a tune up...small cam?? anyway to tell ?..
dealership says 60,000 miles but I would think odometer has spun over...but the engine is tight..no smoke or leaks..lots of power...interior looks brand new.. ...also ..it is at about 2900 rpm @ 65 mph in 4th .. is that normal..235/75/15 tires seemed a little high
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/fordF150.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...dinterior1.jpg
vin# 2FTDF15G
CA99418I am trying to find out which engine it has...302 0r 351... it is pretty fast ..it looks stock but I noticed a holley intake and 4bbl carb.dual exhaust...and it idles a little rough...maybe a tune up...small cam?? anyway to tell ?..
dealership says 60,000 miles but I would think odometer has spun over...but the engine is tight..no smoke or leaks..lots of power...interior looks brand new.. ...also ..it is at about 2900 rpm @ 65 mph in 4th .. is that normal..235/75/15 tires seemed a little high
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...9/fordF150.jpg
http://i244.photobucket.com/albums/g...dinterior1.jpg
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I have been trying to decode the vin for my 1983 f150 v8 4-sp manual I just bought..and the vin decoders are saying not a valid vin#....I have checked the sticker on the door and all paper work from dealership and this is the
vin# 2FTDF15GCA99418
I am trying to find out which engine it has...302 0r 351
vin# 2FTDF15G
CA99418I am trying to find out which engine it has...302 0r 351
2FTDF15G8DCA99418
2FT = Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd.
D = Hydraulic Brakes / Class D: 5,001 thru 6,000 lbs. Gross Vehicle Weight Rating
F15 = F150 2WD
G = 351W 2V
8 = FoMoCo internal use only
D = 1983
C = Ontario Canada Assembly Plant
A99418 = Numerical Sequence of Assembly
VIN decode source: 1980/89 Ford Light Truck Parts Catalog.
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Quite alot of aftermarket stuff on that truck.
Although 60,000 isn't unreasonable for an 80's truck that was only used on the weekends etc... I'd be a little cautious if you know what I mean.
Although 60,000 isn't unreasonable for an 80's truck that was only used on the weekends etc... I'd be a little cautious if you know what I mean.
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yeah..I assume it has spun over...but when I did the car fax report I noticed it had tabs renewed in 1985 and not again until 1996... then pretty much every year after that....dealer had it originally for $3200... sat for awhile ..and because not many people are buying gas hogs ..I made them an offer and I only spent $1200 on it including all taxes/tabs etc... has new ac pump..power steering pump/hoses...doesn't seem to leak any fluids..seems to run great...lots of power way more than I expected.....I think it must of been used for towing...has trailer mirrors/wire plug...hitch...and the rear end is a 3.55
